Benefits Analyst

NewMarket Services•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide general administration for U.S. employee benefit plans. Responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of U.S. Benefits to include health and welfare, retirement and savings plan administration. Also assisting with data management, vendor coordination and employee inquiries to help ensure benefits align with the company’s total rewards strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of benefit plans and practices typically obtained by working in similar roles of increasing responsibility for 2 or more years.
Working knowledge of self-funded benefit plans and practices
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including lookups, pivot tables, and logical function formulas
Able to consistently demonstrate accuracy and effectiveness in judgment in the decision-making process
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and willingness to explore new concepts in employee wellness, benefits compliance, and HRIS systems.
Ability to work productively in a team environment
Effective oral and written communication skills; listens effectively
Demonstrate effective organizational skills by prioritizing work, developing appropriate timelines and working towards deadlines
Able to develop and maintain effective peer and organizational relationships
Able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Able to cope with stress and multiple work interruptions
Able to oversee multiple, detailed projects simultaneously
Able to travel as required
Ability to maintain confidential information

Nice To Haves

5 or more years’ experience in HR or Benefits
Experience with HRIS systems to include UKG
For NewMarket, Afton or Ethyl employees, an appropriate combination of experiences that will support the required skill base may replace one or more of the specific experience requirements above.

Responsibilities

Assist in the administration of retirement, savings plan administration and employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life and disability.
Support annual open enrollment process by testing systems, distributing materials, and answering employee questions.
Maintain benefit records and ensure accurate data entry in the HRIS system.
Process death claims for life insurance program/retiree health program.
Handle all STD/LTD enrollment and approvals. This includes coordinating with on-site medical and HR representatives from across the U.S.
Assist with all billing and self-invoicing needs related to disability.
Lead new hire benefits orientations, validate data entry in HRIS system by double-checking employee files and entry after HR Representative compiles and enters new-hire information as needed.
Provide first-level support to employees on benefits inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
Coordinate with third-party vendors to verify enrollments, resolve basic issues, and ensure data accuracy.
Contribute to special projects and initiatives aimed at improving the employee benefits experience.
Provide support in other areas of HR as needed (e.g. special projects and vacation cover)